Once you’re in the town, there’s a supermarket in the mall which is easy to find. There is not much else in the area, and it’s worth being aware that supermarkets don’t sell higher strength alcohol. This has to be purchased from a wine vendor, we found the wine vendor in a same mall as …
The Lofoten Islands in Norway (Part 1)
The Lofoten Islands in Norway are a spectacular part of the world to visit. They are a fairly remote archipelago in northern Norway, higher up than the Arctic Circle so an excellent place to experience the Northern Lights or the Midnight Sun, depending on the time of year you visit. The islands are incredibly picturesque, …
Raglan Castle
A late Medieval castle, Raglan Castle has been called “the grandest castle ever built by a Welsh man”. Most grand Welsh castles were built by the Normans or English during times of war and conquest. This was built as a statement of power and wealth after the turbulent war years were over. It was built …
A Trip to Disneyland Paris
We were looking to book a family holiday to take the new member of our family on his first trip abroad, and to give Lucy one last hurrah before finishing her maternity leave and returning to work, so we decided that a trip to Disneyland Paris was in order. We’ve always enjoyed trips to Disney, …
Work Trip for World Health Expo – Dubai
Day One (Friday) – Plane and Travel Day I travelled with the Managing Director and Company Director to the annual World Health Exhibition in Dubai (I work for a Medical Device consultancy). This was a work trip so I won’t be able to showcase Dubai in full holiday “mode”, as I was there for business, …
Bakewell at Christmas
Years ago, we decided to spend each Christmas day in one of the oldest towns or cities in the country. This year, Bakewell was the choice. Bakewell is the only town within the Peak District National Park. Founded in Anglo Saxon times, Bakewell was part of the kingdom of Mercia. The name dates back to …
Bristol Activity Centre
Set up in a former military base, Bristol Activity Centre has been running activities for over 20 years. They offer more than ten different activities for adults and children of various ages. They take safety very seriously. To ensure everyone’s safety, there are age limits placed on the activities. We were a corporate group, and …
A Trip To Lisbon and Porto
This was a sightseeing trip to Lisbon and Porto taken at the end of May. The following is our itinerary. Day 1 We flew into Lisbon Airport shortly after midday. The metro in Lisbon is good and efficient but in order to maximise sightseeing time we took a taxi to our hotel, which was situated …
All You Need to Know About a Cruise and Didn’t Like to Ask!
Our latest adventure found us once again on a cruise ship. This is our third cruise and I have to admit it’s taken us a while to get used to cruising. I honestly believe that you have to ‘learn’ to cruise, because it is very different from a land based holiday. So I would like …
Tideswell and the Cathedral of the Peak
If you enjoy visiting charming, quaint, old villages full of character, Tideswell in the Peak District should be added to your list. By Peak District standards, it’s a large village. It’s the second largest in the national park after Bakewell. But if you live in a town or city, it will seem tiny. The history …
